Few people have influenced the development of Christian schools in the Reformed tradition as much as Nicholas Wolterstorff. Now the world-renowned philosopher's thoughts and reflections on Christian education over the last three decades are gathered into one cohesive volume. This book is divided into four sections: the nature of Christian education, criticisms of Christian education, observations on Christian learning within a plurallistic society, and the goals of Christian education. This important collection will be of interest to educators and parents--particularly those involved with Christian schooling.

Few people have influenced the development of Christian schools in the Reformed tradition in North America and around the world as much as Nicholas Wolterstorff. This book draws together the world-renowned Christian philosopher's thoughts and reflections on Christian education over the last three decades. As a tribute to his contributions, Calvin College education professors Gloria Goris Stronks and Clarence W. Joldersma have organized a broad array of writings and unpublished speeches into a cohesive volume. The guiding principle in making selections was the inclusion of pieces that speak to people who struggle with what makes education truly Christian.
Wolterstorff's writings on education are divided into four sections. In the first section, he discusses the nature of Christian education. The second section finds Wolterstorff examining criticisms of Christian education. The third section offers his observations on Christian learning within a pluralistic society. Finally, in the fourth section, he looks at some of the goals of Christian education. Of interest to many as a significant development in his maturing thought is the ever increasing role that justice should play in Christian education.
Educating for Life portrays Wolterstorff's evolving thinking on education while paying tribute to him as one of the premier Christian philosophers of our day.

Nicholas P. Wolterstorff, longtime professor of philosophy at Calvin College, is Noah Porter Professor of Philosophical Theology at Yale Divinity School. He is the author of numerous books, including Educating for Responsible Action. Gloria Goris Stronks and Clarence W. Joldersma are professors in the education department at Calvin College.

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